Job Openings

We are always accepting independent contractor resumes for currently certified Group Exercise Instructors and Personal Trainers. Resumes should be sent to: Fitness.Coordinator@ywcaofasheville.org

The YWCA of Asheville Equal Opportunity Employer.  As such, in compliance with and as required by federal and state law, all applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age or disability.

POSITION TITLE:  Lifeguard

DEPARTMENT: Aquatics

REPORTS TO: Aquatics Coordinator

FUNCTION: Lifeguards ensure the safety of all aquatics participants by preventing accidents, informing participants of and enforcing the rules. Lifeguards also assist in the maintenance of the facility and program operations to ensure that all participants have a good experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains vigilance over pool participants from a position on the pool deck.
• Becomes familiar with physical circumstances of participants, paying attention to visible medical conditions and limitations. Learns participants’ names.
• Assist participants as needed, projecting professionalism.
• Collects tickets and logs each participant to record attendance in each activity.
• Attends mandatory in-service trainings as arranged by the Aquatics Coordinator.
• Immediately communicates any problems or issues affecting the safety and enjoyment of participants to the Aquatics Coordinator or Aquatics Assistant—by telephone if necessary.
• When serving an opening or closing shift, performs extra duties defined by the Aquatics Coordinator or Aquatics Assistant.

Pool Maintenance:

• Tests the water temperature and condition at regular intervals during shift according to schedule and standards set by the Aquatics Coordinator or Aquatics Assistant. Accurately records results.
• When not supervising participants, takes initiative to organize program supplies and toys, arrange ropes for the next activity, clean the deck, check the First Aid Kit, and perform other duties as described by the Aquatics Coordinator or Aquatics Assistant.

     YWCA Administration:

• Provides excellent customer service, ensuring that all members and participants at the YWCA are welcomed, provided with accurate and complete information, and shown respect and appreciation. Willingly and responsibly facilitates solutions to problems presented by staff, members, and participants.
• Assumes other responsibilities appropriate for the position as requested by the YWCA administration.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding information about participants and colleagues.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education level: High school degree or equivalent.

Experience: 2 years as a lifeguard.

Certifications:American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification

Other: Able to perform CPR and basic first aid.

Technical: Basic computer literacy.

HOURS OF WORK: Part time, potentially including evenings and weekends.

STARTING WAGE RANGE: $10.00 per hour

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt.

HOW TO APPLY: Submit resume and cover letter with salary requirements to: humanresources@ywcaofasheville.org

The YWCA of Asheville Equal Opportunity Employer.  As such, in compliance with and as required by federal and state law, all applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age or disability.

POSITION TITLE:   Empowerment Childcare Counselor

DEPARTMENT:  Empowerment Childcare Program

REPORTS TO:  Director of Empowerment Childcare

FUNCTION: Empowerment Childcare Counselors are responsible for ensuring that children in the care of the Empowerment Center are safe, have sanitary conditions, have activities, interaction with counselors or volunteers, and are provided with food according to guidelines. The Empowerment Childcare Center serves the children of Motherlove participants and of Club W members. The position is part time, year round and non-exempt.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures that the center is open, safe, and cleaned using the prescribed sanitation methods.
• Ensures that parents dropping off children are personally greeted and that parents remain confident that the center is safe and clean and is providing appropriate stimulation for their children. Maintain a high level of organization when handling the possessions of child participants.
• Ensures that staffing levels are appropriate for the number of children at all times by regulating intake of Health and Fitness participants if necessary.
• Provides structure and maintain order by making sure that age-appropriate activities are available and develop new activities as required. Participate in activities with children and exercise approved methods of redirection when needed.
• Maintain a tidy environment in the Center throughout the day and evening. Engage children in clean up and set up.
• Engages with and explains protocols to volunteers when needed. Facilitate volunteer-led activities.
• Ensures that food is prepared and served appropriately. Provides healthy options. Advises the director when food is needed; creates lists.
• Coordinates and consults with parents on concerns such as improper clothing or inadequate provisions. Advises parents on child’s daily activity; include reports on any problems the children encountered.
• Adopts appropriate tone with parents. Practices good customer service at all times.
• Reports non-compliance regarding provisions as well as non-compliance regarding pick-up time to the director immediately.  

• Ensures that information (contact information, allergies, etc.) on parents and children are up to date at all times by using prescribed sign in procedures.
• Ensures that parents sign in and out at every visit and that appropriate forms are completed and up to date.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education level:  High school diploma or higher

Experience:  Must have experience working with children in a daycare setting

Certifications:  EDU119 is minimum requirement

HOURS OF WORK: Hours vary between day and evening hours, some Saturday mornings required.

STARTING WAGE RANGE: $13.65 per hour for part time, $12.16 per hour for full time with benefits.

FLSA STATUS:  non-exempt

HOW TO APPLY: Submit resume and cover letter:  humanresources@ywcaofasheville.org

The YWCA of Asheville Equal Opportunity Employer.  As such, in compliance with and as required by federal and state law, all applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age or disability.

Certified Water Exercise Instructor-Part time

Certified Water Aerobics Instructor needed, must have a current certificate in United States Water Fitness or equivalent and a current CPR/AED certificate.

Women and People of Color are encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates who are fluent in Spanish and English are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications and resumes should be sent to humanresources@ywcaofasheville.org 

The YWCA of Asheville Equal Opportunity Employer.  As such, in compliance with and as required by federal and state law, all applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age or disability.

POSITION TITLE:   Guest Services Associate

DEPARTMENT: Health and Wellness

REPORTS TO:   Guest Services Supervisor

FUNCTION: Guest Services is responsible for the efficient management of the reception area in the entrance lobby with a focus on pleasurable guest experiences and the safety and security of all who enter the YWCA facilities.  As the “face of the organization,” our Guest Services staff provides an excellent first impression by being well informed, computer literate, and exhibiting a pleasant demeanor. This position is part-time, non-exempt, reports to the Guest Services Supervisor and provides support for the Membership Coordinator.  Work on weekends, early mornings and evenings is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for Guest Services as a primary public point of communication with program participants, Health & Wellness members, and other visitors ensuring that accurate and up-to-date information about all programs and operations is provided.
• Provides excellent customer service, ensuring that all members, guests and participants are greeted in a friendly, respectful, and courteous manner.  Excellent customer service includes providing information and assistance in a professional manner. Maintains a positive relationship with regular members and program participants.
• Utilizes database effectively and efficiently for all interaction and transactions. Ensures money is accurate at the end of each shift.  Ensures that all merchandise sold is correctly accounted for by department.
• Successfully completes the sign up process for Fitness Club memberships and programs. Ensures that the computer responsibilities associated with all registrations are completed correctly.
• Manages building security by opening and closing, using the alarm system, and controlling access to the building as appropriate.
• Facilitates communication throughout the building. Ensures all phone calls are answered efficiently and courteously and transferred appropriately. Notifies Membership Coordinator of urgent needs and notifies correct personnel of any emergency situations.  Directs guests to appropriate location as needed.
• Maintains an organized and presentable membership desk and lobby. This includes periodically wiping front doors and filing paperwork.
• Monitors individual email account to stay up to date on information.
• Follows established schedule and required to attend monthly staff meetings, one-on-one meetings with the Guest Services Supervisor, and any trainings as needed.
• Assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Membership Coordinator.  This may include small projects from other departments when needed, i.e. stuffing envelopes, helping input data, or assisting with special events.
• Qualified candidates who are fluent in Spanish and English are encouraged to apply.

Required Skills:

• • High school diploma or higher is required.
  • Computer literacy (email, for example) is required.  The willingness and capacity to learn data entry using specialized YWCA software is also required.
  • A pleasant demeanor and the ability to work with people in difficult situations are required.
  • Initiative and willingness to find solutions to membership and guest services inefficiencies.
• Guest Services staff is required to present a well groomed appearance and wear attire as described in the YWCA Personnel Handbook.  

Physical Demands:

Guest Services employees work at a desk for long hours operating a personal computer. They may be required to stand for long periods as well. Employees will occasionally be asked to distribute salt on the front entrance way during winter weather conditions.

HOURS OF WORK:   15-20 hours per week, with opportunity for more in the future

STARTING WAGE RANGE:   $10.00-10.50 per hour

HOW TO APPLY: Submit resume and cover letter:    humanresources@ywcaofasheville.org

The YWCA of Asheville Equal Opportunity Employer.  As such, in compliance with and as required by federal and state law, all applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age or disability. 

POSITION TITLE: Kitchen Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Preventive Health
REPORTS TO: Nutrition Coordinator
FUNCTION: The kitchen assistant supports food production, kitchen safety and sanitation for the YWCA’s Child Care Programs. Responsibilities include preparing snack/meals, washing dishes and cleaning the kitchen, and serving food to children.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Under the direction of the Nutrition Coordinator and Kitchen Manager, works independently or as part of a team to prepare food for the lunch and/or afternoon snack for the Child Care programs, and preps food for the following day.
• Delivers food to classrooms as required.
• Communicates needs from teachers to kitchen manager staff.
• Washes dishes used in preparation and children’s dishes following meal service and cleans kitchen equipment and surfaces as required.
• Under the direction of the Child Nutrition Coordinator follows all protocols for sanitation both in preparation of food and clean-up of the kitchen and dishes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Education level: High school diploma and above
Experience: Some experience in a commercial kitchen preferred
Certifications: ServSafe certification is preferred but not required
HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 1:00pm
STARTING WAGE RANGE: $13.65 per hour
FLSA STATUS: non- exempt, part time
HOW TO APPLY: Submit resume and cover letter with salary requirements to:
humanresources@ywcaofasheville.org

The YWCA of Asheville Equal Opportunity Employer.  As such, in compliance with and as required by federal and state law, all applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age or disability.

POSITION TITLE:   Racial Justice and Outreach Advocate

DEPARTMENT:  Community Engage and Outreach Department 

REPORTS TO:  Chief Programming Officer

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SUMMARY:  The Racial Justice and Outreach Specialist oversees the organization’s Racial Justice Programming, leads advocacy efforts, cultivates strategic partnerships through community outreach activities, and manages the volunteer program. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education:
• • • Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, communication, education, or related fields, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience
• • • Three years in a related field.

• Technical/other
• • Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, database management and Google Suites.
  • Demonstrated skills in communications, public speaking, research and writing.  Ability to interact appropriately with people of multiple cultures. Understanding of intersectionality and social movements.  Leadership, management and facilitation skills needed.

CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES

• Lived experience that reflects the mission of the Racial Justice Coalition 
• Strong commitment and connection to communities of color 
• Self-starter/self -motivated, ability to prioritize and be transparent in work 
• Strong work ethic 
• Experience in community outreach and grassroots organizing 
• Deep commitment to equity and justice including, but not limited to racial, gender and economic justice 
• Understanding of LGBTQIA and its racial intersections, and police relationship to this community 

MISSION ALIGNMENT:  Leads or participates in programs supporting racial justice, social equity, democracy and peace.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES: Create the Racial Justice Workshop and identify new opportunities in this area, act as trainer, or facilitator.  

• Work in Collaboration with the Racial Justice Coalition Community Liaison.
• Contributes to quarterly grant reporting. 
• Coordinate with the Stand Against Racism Campaign.  
• State co-liaison to the Statewide Advocacy Initiative, work with the YWCA Advocacy committee chair to create the annual Advocacy Agenda. 
• Coordinate efforts and activities around civic and voter engagement.

POLICIES:  Participate with Crisis and Communications teams in responding to acts of racism, and in anti-oppression audits.  Coordinate the annual United Way Campaign. Monitor the Volunteer program.

BRANDING:  Collaborate with the Marketing/Communications staff to produce the monthly staff newsletter, maintain the Racial Justice web page and other newsletters. Support Empower Hour and tours, oversee outreach events.  

BUDGET:  Monitors expenses to stay within authorized budget.  

SUPERVISORY ROLE: May supervise Interns/Service Learning Students/Fellows..

RATE OF PAY: $33,000 – $40,000 plus benefits

HOW TO APPLY: Submit resume and cover letter: humanresources@ywcaofasheville.org

Deadline to apply: September 20, 2019

The YWCA of Asheville Equal Opportunity Employer.  As such, in compliance with and as required by federal and state law, all applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age or disability.

POSITION TITLE: Grant Writer

DEPARTMENT:  Administration

REPORTS TO:  Chief Program Officer (CPO)

ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE: The YWCA of Asheville is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. The YWCA works to accomplish this mission by providing programs and advocacy that help bridge gaps in education, earning power, health and wellness, and access to child care for low-income and/or minority families in our community. 

JOB DESCRIPTION: Reporting to Chief Program Officer, the Grant Writer will work closely with the CPO, Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) and program Directors at the YWCA. The ability to apply for and secure funding for the YWCA programs and social justice work is a critical part of building sustainable equity efforts. The grant writer should be trained in the skills needed to successfully research and write grants applications. The grant writer will be responsible for researching, writing, and securing grants, working collaboratively with the Chief Program Officer, Chief Advancement Officer and Program Directors.  

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: 

• Research possible federal, state, local, public and private foundations, corporate foundations, and civic organizations regularly
• Maintain a calendar of grant application deadlines and progress reports.
• Maintain accurate records of grant submissions, contracts, awards and rejections.
• Work with grantor staff to determine eligibility and viability, and with program staff to determine the scope and deliverables of the proposal.
• Prepare comprehensive, clear, neat, timely proposals that clearly outline the proposed work and budget.
• In conjunction with the Chief Programs Officer, ensure program directors meet contract performance and reporting requirements and support them in grant reporting.
• Updates organization’s case statements 
• Ensures alignment with the mission, values and administrative policies of the YWCA.
• Provides excellent customer service, personally and through staff, ensuring that all members and participants at the YWCA are welcomed, provided with accurate and complete information, and shown respect and appreciation.
•  Willingly and responsibly facilitates solutions to problems presented by staff, members, and participants. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE: • A strong desire to support the YWCA’s mission of eliminating racism and empowering women •  Two years previous grant writing or professional writing experience •Excellent research, writing, and editing skills • Strong written and oral communication skills • Demonstrated ability to think through challenges and brainstorm solutions 

PREFERRED SKILLS: • Experience working in a nonprofit  • Existing relationships and knowledge of local funding sources 

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: The YWCA of Asheville is committed to creating a multicultural workplace by effectively eliminating institutional biases and removing organizational barriers. We are also committed to creating an environment in which you can accomplish and enjoy your work. That means that we are committed to equal employment opportunity, to ethical conduct, and to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. It also means that our culture focuses on people — you and your colleagues — and how we deal with each other on a day-to-day basis.

 HOURS OF WORK:  Monday — Friday 9 am to 5 pm, occasional duties in the evening and weekends required

STARTING WAGE RANGE: $30,000-$37,000     

FLSA STATUS: Full-time, year-round, benefits eligible and exempt.  

HOW TO APPLY: Submit resume and cover letter to: humanresources@ywcaofasheville.org

Deadline to apply: September 20, 2019

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY: YWCA is committed to equality in employment and programming. YWCA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, or veteran status in its hiring practices, programs, services or activities. All are encouraged to apply, especially women and people of color.

The YWCA of Asheville Equal Opportunity Employer.  As such, in compliance with and as required by federal and state law, all applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age or disability.